Why’s Does Blood Pool In My Hands When Walking Or Standing?

Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2020

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Question : Why’s does blood pool in my hands when walking or standing. Palms look weird with maroon and slight bluish.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

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I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to Thoracic outlet Syndrome (which is a rib compressing your arm veins)or to increased venous pressure.

Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing some tests:

- a chest X ray study, coupled with a Doppler ultrasound of the arm arteries and veins.
- a cardiac ultrasound ( which helps examine also the central venous pressure).

A wrong posture or a job which needs repetitive arm movements can also mimic this clinical situation.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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